LEED & Sustainable Construction Resources
Access a comprehensive collection of educational resources from Green Badger, including guides, webinars, templates, and eBooks, to help general contractors navigate and document LEED construction credits.
The Ultimate Guide to LEED Construction Credits for General Contractors
The most comprehensive educational resource for general contractors, filled with practical guidance on how to achieve LEED construction credits.
Upcoming Webinars
2026 August LEED Construction User Group Webinar
Wed, August 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT Live Webinar: Monthly LEED Construction User Group Attend this free live session Join our expert-led live webinar! Stop Guessing LEED. Get Clear Answers from Experts. WHY THIS…
2026 October LEED Construction User Group Webinar
Wed, October 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT Live Webinar: Monthly LEED Construction User Group Attend this free live session Join our expert-led live webinar! Stop Guessing LEED. Get Clear Answers from Experts. WHY THIS…
Templates
LEED v5 Submittal Cover Sheet
Green Badger’s free LEED v5 Materials Submittal Coversheet simplifies project documentation by organizing all key product and sustainability information needed for LEED v5 compliance in one place.
Indoor Air Quality Management Plan | LEED v5 Template
Use the plan template as a framework to fill out and to determine whether you are on course to meet the requirements for the credit.
Construction Waste Management Plan | LEED v5 Template
Use the plan template as a framework to fill out and to determine whether you are on course to meet the requirements for the credit.
LEED Credit Cheat Sheets
Low-Emitting Materials ID+C | LEED v5 Cheat Sheet
Access recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 ID+C Low-Emitting Materials credit.
Low-Emitting Materials BD+C | LEED v5 Cheat Sheet
Access recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 BD+C Low-Emitting Materials credit.
Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion | LEED v5 Cheat Sheet
Access recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion credit.
Ebooks
Guide to AIA Materials Pledge Reporting
Ebook Download The Complete Guide to AIA Materials Pledge Reporting A practical, step-by-step workflow for managing AIA Materials Pledge documentation with Green Badger. Learn more about the AIA Materials Pledge functionality in Green Badger. Download…
Concrete Submittal for a LEED Project eBook
This eBook shows how concrete materials and related products can earn LEED credits and guides contractors through documentation like EPDs, recycled content, and VOC compliance. It also offers tools, templates, and brand references to simplify LEED submittals.
LEED MRc5: Construction Waste Management
In this eBook, Green Badger gives you the best practices and strategies to earn the MRc5 credit for Construction Waste Management in LEED v4 and v4.1.
On-Demand Webinars
Innovation in Construction Waste Management – Practices That Make a Difference
Learn how top GCs use onsite waste strategies, digital ESG tools, and LEED principles to turn project waste into cost savings and carbon reduction.
April 2026 LEED Construction User Group
Rewatch the LEED Construction User Group to get your LEED questions answered and find solutions to your construction challenges.
RCI Certification & What It Means for Your Projects
Explore the RCI Certification framework and its role in modern project delivery and compliance workflows.
Green Badger Blog
Embracing Minimalism
Minimalism has emerged as a powerful lifestyle choice, offering both environmental and financial benefits. At its core, minimalism is about making thoughtful choices—reducing unnecessary possessions and focusing on what truly matters. This practice leads to a more fulfilling, purposeful life while minimizing waste and clutter. In this blog, we look at the idea of minimalism….
A Guide to Creating a Healthy and Sustainable Jobsite
As environmental awareness grows, the construction industry is making changes to adopt green jobsites and sustainable practices. These changes aren’t just a trend—they’re essential for protecting our planet, conserving valuable resources, and ensuring the health and well-being of everyone who works on a construction site. This shift towards more eco-friendly construction sites is necessary to…
LEED v5 Outlook: What General Contractors Need to Know
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system has become the gold standard in sustainable construction practices worldwide. With LEED v5 scheduled to launch in 2025, general contractors, architects, and developers alike are eager to learn how this new version will impact their work. This next iteration of LEED aims to push the…
